[Elecraft] KX1 Paddle?

[Rich Patrick AE7RW]

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Subject: Re:[Elecraft] KX1 Paddle?
Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2004 10:58:05 -0500

The paddle feels very different than most. I am not the biggest fan, 
yet I
use it all the time. When intergrated with the KX1 it just makes sense 
and
WORKS. I keep wishing it had a more mechanical feel and it took some 
getting
used to, but if you own the KX1 you should give the paddle a fair 
chance. In
context, it's worth the price.

72,
Lonnie
NY2LJ
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AE7RW's comments:
 
I agree with Lonnie.  The paddle has an unusual feel to it.  I have to place my fingers on the very ends of the paddles in order to make the contacts close.  I gotta be conscience of doing this... or now code is sent.   The rubber covers on the ends of the paddles are unusual to my feel.  I sometimes wonder how long they will stay soft and pliable.
 
There is no mechanical feel to them.  There is no mechanical pivot point like in a large set of paddles.  The equivilent [as I see it] pivot point is where the assembly screws into the radio case.  I have read postings that mentioned the hold down screw comes loose with a lot of use.  There is probably some flexing going on at that point.
 
Like Lonnie says above.... I think it's worth it to give the paddles a fair chance because they are a part of the radio system.  
 
My $.02 worth
 
de Rich, AE7RW



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